But don't let these places fool you into thinking that the entire NYC food scene is nothing but overrated.

There are just as many places to eat in NYC that are underrated as there are overrated.

And here's an impressive list of just that: our top 9, most under-the-radar gems in this city.

1. Bianca (5 Bleecker Street)

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Italian restaurants are huge in NYC. Huge. The fact that there are so many can make it easy to overlook some of the city's finest hidden gems. Have one meal at Bianca and you'll totally understand what I mean.

Bianca is a tiny and charming Italian, cash-only eatery that opens at 5 p.m. for dinner.

The food is elegant and delicious, especially the lasagna, which has fresh lasagna noodles piled high with meaty red sauce, hot oozing cheese, and bechamel sauce.

A choir of angels will erupt into song inside your mouth, and you'll wonder how you never knew about this place before.

2.Tocqueville (1 East 15th Street)

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Tocqueville is a delightful French bistro in the Union Square 'hood that never quite seems to get the recognition it deserves. New Yorkers rave about the dining experiences they have at Tocqueville, and we think it's about time to dive in deeper.

Tocqueville's dishes are beautifully plated, well thought out, and delicious. You won't be able to get enough of the grilled octopus and the buttery poached lobster.

Oh you fancy, huh?

3. Jack's Wife Freda (224 Lafayette Street)

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This eclectic cafe is situated down in SoHo, where it is home to a charming crowd and great food.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner-- there's a little something for everyone at Jack's Wife Freda.

The food is comforting and tastes like home, as it combines Mediterranean favorites with American classics, like the lamb and eggplant lasagna.

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You can also definitely get an amazing brunch here. During breakfast and brunch, the house-made cured duck bacon is served, pairing well with the crowd pleasing baked eggs in a green shakshuka.

They also serve an endless espresso drip for when you need to get your caffeine on. Unique and never boring, this place does not deserve to go overlooked.